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Enthusiasts dig deep


The Nevern Castle Project - Dig Diary


Three Lions good luck omen unearthed

Young volunteers sought for Brechin dig


New excavation begins at site of Dilston Castle


Roman fort found in Cornwall 'rewrites history'


Two Birch Bark Manuscripts Found by Schoolgirl


Diggers find highly desirable 12th century house


The life of an Anglo-Saxon princess

Herbal cold remedy from Iceland


Archeologists find evidence of St Peter's prison

Archaeologists uncover Harald Bluetooth?s royal palace

Medieval Siege Engines


Ten things you didn?t know about the Lewis Chessmen

Ex-Royal Navy officer says he has solved Holy Grail mystery




- Icelandic Checkmate?
In 1831, an ancient set of chess pieces was found in the Isle of Lewis, in Scotland. The most amazing fact about these chessmen?made of walrus ivory and whale teeth?is that they were the oldest figures showing a clear resemblance to modern pieces. Since...

- Archaeologists Find Remains Of Nevern Castle In Wales
Archaeological excavations on the site of Nevern Castle in Wales has revealed a large group of buildings thought to date from the 12th century. It is hoped that the discovery will provide new details on the history of the Norman fortress that was built...

- More Medieval News
The Return! Experts in Turkey find 8th century Arabic text from Byzantine's Istanbul A Stone Says More Than a Thousand Runes Anglo-Saxon finds to be examined Marking medieval T? Mawr's 550th birthday Archaeological finds dating back 1,000 years...

- The Week's News
Texas researchers reveal secrets of a medieval Spanish altarpiece Professor and author receives prestigious medieval studies award Oil painting 'originated in East' The Great Escape and the antidote at In the Middle blog A Distant Mirror Ancient...

- The Week's News
Demolition could uncover deserted medieval village Thieves raid Medieval Village Runesten fundet ved Fåborg Royal burial ground unearthed ARCHAEOLOGISTS REVEAL JEWELS OF AN ANGLO SAXON PRINCESS AT KIRKLEATHAM MUSEUM...



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